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Kaleidoscopic Puzzle Art

Jonthan McCabe and Nervous System Designs Create Artistic Jigsaws Puzzles

— May 11, 2012 — Art & Design
Jonathan McCabe is a talented artist that inspires with his amazing jigsaw creations. Nervous System, a remarkable design studio, teamed up with McCabe and is selling mind-bending puzzles featuring his original designs.

The complex jigsaw pieces are creating using custom software which creates a design unique to each puzzle. The designs created by the software are then transferred to a wooden plank, and laser cut for extreme precision. The geometric shape of each piece, as unusual as the Jonathan McCabe illustrations, are something to behold. The science-fueled and complex process is spelled out in an accompanying video, which is hypnotizing and education all at once.

A combination of both nostalgic and cutting-edge, these amazing art-infused jigsaw puzzles are better described as decoration than as toys.
Trend Themes
1. Artistic Jigsaw Puzzles - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable jigsaw puzzles with unique designs using custom software and laser cutting technology.
2. Complex Geometric Designs - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop software that generates complex geometric designs for various decorative purposes, such as puzzles or interior decoration.
3. Combining Nostalgia and Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional toys with innovative technologies to create unique and engaging products that appeal to both nostalgia and modern aesthetic.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and software into traditional art and design processes to create unique and personalized products like jigsaw puzzles.
2. Toy and Game - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the intersection of art and gaming by creating interactive and visually stunning puzzles that appeal to adults and collectors.
3. Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable and high-quality decorative objects, such as intricate wooden puzzles, that combine artistry and technology for the modern home.
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